---
title: "Maintenance — HVAC spring tune-up"
project: "home-maintenance"
tags:
  - maintenance
  - hvac
  - scheduled
date: 2026-04-07
---

# HVAC spring service

**Due** — **2026-04-20** (before first sustained heat wave).

## Provider

- **Company** — Northside Mechanical
- **Contact** — `555-0142` (dispatch)
- **Account #** — `***-redacted***` (store in secrets manager)

## Scope (quoted)

- Inspect condensate line and clean trap
- Check refrigerant pressures / leak sniff (if indicated)
- Tighten electrical connections; test capacitors
- Replace **1\"** MERV-11 filter (customer-supplied or on truck stock)

## Pre-visit checklist

- [ ] Clear 3 ft around outdoor unit
- [ ] Replace indoor filter if > 90 days
- [ ] Note any rooms with weak airflow (southwest bedroom)

## Post-visit

- [ ] Photo of invoice → attach to calendar event
- [ ] Update firmware on smart thermostat if tech recommends

**Notes** — Last fall service: **2025-10-02**; no leaks found; pressures nominal.